Welcome to Living Lerwick Ltd

Our Principal Aim - To work together to create a more vibrant, viable and sustainable town centre for Lerwick

Lerwick town centre is open for business during the ongoing Coronavirus situation. All our member businesses are adhering to Government guidelines to make your interactions as safe as possible. Please follow capacity limits, one way systems or other requirements when visiting our town centre to keep us all safe.

Lerwick Town Centre is designated as a Business Improvement District (BID) from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2021. Living Lerwick Ltd, a company directed by business owners/managers in the area, will manage the delivery of the projects devised to improve the area. Further details on the projects are within the Business Plan.

To visit us remotely, you can use the Town Centre Webcam to see a live feed of the town centre. We are proud to sponsor this service.

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Small Town, Big Heart

The priorities identified by businesses are our objectives. These are:

To increase the footfall in the town centre through large and small events - More Footfall
To increase promotion of Lerwick town centre and particularly its businesses - More Marketing
To lobby local and national government for a workable solution to parking control so that our customers can access our premises easily - More informed decisions making on access
To provide more seating, an annual flower scheme and Christmas lights and work with others towards physical improvements, making Lerwick town centre a nicer place to be - More Attractive
To provide more business information, networking opportunities, advocacy on issues facing businesses and encourage inter-business working - More Business Support

Upcoming Events

Spend at da Street

12 Oct - 18 Dec 2020

The popular town centre loyalty card scheme returns for the winter, with more chances to win and even more town centre businesses taking part.

Category: Winter Festival

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Super Star Trail

12-24 Oct 2020

Join our very own superstar, Maunsie, and head round the town centre on a trail to find out how many stars he's collected. Collect your own series of small prizes on the way!

Category: Window Trail Competitions

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Town Centre Walking Trails

12-24 Oct 2020 9:00am - 9:00pm

Take a stroll through Lerwick Town Centre and discover new areas, shops, or a favourite walking route.

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October Prize Draws

12-31 Oct 2020 9:00am - 5:00pm

Extra prize draws from town centre businesses - win prizes for local loyalty

Category: October Holiday Events

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Latest News

Loyalty scheme pays out for local shopper

September 2nd 2020

Anna Marie Arthur from Whalsay was today drawn as the winner of the Spend at the Street campaign launched by Living Lerwick at the end of June. 446 completed loyalty cards were handed in, from 2680 handed out from local shops and cafes to encourage spending local after lockdown closures.

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Customer Guidance

July 7th 2020

Businesses in Lerwick town centre are delighted to be welcoming customers through their doors once again. Expect some changes to your shopping or eating out experience - our guidance will help you know what to expect.

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Spend at da Street

June 26th 2020

Living Lerwick has launched a campaign to encourage customers to return to spending with Commercial Street businesses following the Covid-19 closures. Customers have the chance to win a £200 shopping spree.

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